Rebel Wilson cleared of defamation in Sydney court

A Sydney court has dismissed a defamation claim brought by young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes against Wilson, clearing the defendant of all allegations. MacInnes, who rose to prominence in recent television dramas, alleged that Wilson made false statements that damaged her reputation and career prospects. The case, filed in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, centered on a series of online posts and media interviews in which Wilson was accused of attributing unverified personal conduct to the actress.

After a three‑day hearing, the presiding judge ruled that the evidence presented did not meet the legal threshold for defamation, noting that Wilson’s comments were either substantially true or constituted permissible opinion under Australian law. The judgment also highlighted the importance of corroborating claims before publishing potentially harmful statements about public figures. With the verdict, Wilson is legally cleared, while MacInnes retains the option to pursue further legal remedies if new evidence emerges.